Aircraft Photo of 122397 | Martin AM-1 Mauler | USA - Navy | AirHistory.net #767491
Aircraft
Registration / Serial:122397
Military Code:B-139
Aircraft Original Type:Martin M-210 (AM-1 Mauler)
Aircraft Generic Type:Martin M-210 (AM-1 Mauler)
Aircraft Version:Martin AM-1 Mauler
C/n (msn):13916
Operator Titles:USA - Navy
Location
City / Airport:Pensacola - NAS / Forrest Sherman FieldMap
Region / Country:Florida, United States
Airport Codes:ICAO: KNPA   IATA: NPA   Local: NPA   Other: -
Collection:National Museum of Naval Aviation
 
Photo Date:13 December 2024
Photo by:Richard Vandervord
Photo ID: 767491
Photo Comment

Although first flown in 1944, development delays meant that the Mauler did not enter service until 1948. The 151 built only operated with front-line squadrons till 1950 and the Navy Reserve till 1953. They were found to be heavy handling and difficult to land on carriers, the smaller Douglas Skyraider being favoured. This example, one of four complete examples surviving, was used as a target at the Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD before being moved to the Naval Aviation Museum as it was then known in 1972

This photo is copyright © Richard Vandervord, and may not be used or published in any way without permission.

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